Recently I was struck by a thought that still has me pondering. Something I had never really thought of before. What if God has feelings like ours? Yes, I know He is perfect, He is in the spirit realm, He is omnipotent, He is omniscient, He is love, and yet we are made in His […]
Today there are so many possibilities. Information travels around the world with such speed that we are exposed instantaneously. We can compare our lifestyles with those of others quickly via the Internet. Looking through the lens of the world, what do you cherish about your life and what are the desires of your heart? Take […]
One of my favorite Bible stories is David and Goliath. The slaying of the giant Philistine before those that doubted God and David’s ability is a clear example of God’s power. There are numerous lessons to be gained from the encounter of David and Goliath. We do well by responding to God’s will, reflecting on […]
During this season there are many things on which to focus. Where I live the birds are singing. New blossoms are being seen, there is a feeling of renewal. Schools are releasing students for a break in their usual routines. Bright colors adorn store windows. Eggs and bunnies are everywhere. Fabric draped crucifixes abound too. […]
Behavior is not without reason or cause. Our behavior is a product of the thinking, feelings, emotions, actions and habits that we honor, that we own. If there are behaviors in your life that you want to change, then change your mind, change your life. What closely held thoughts have you believed to be […]
We forget as we move through life. Walking through doors causes us to forget, according to the findings of a recent study published by Scientific American. The study suggests that when we walk through a doorway we forget details about things we carried with us from the prior room. The study had participants focus on […]
When you wish for something it is probably because you really want it. A Christmas wish is a special kind of a wish. Many have waited all year for that day to come so that they can get what they want and believe they deserve. The time spent wishing and hoping prevents many from […]
Over the past several days, we have heard much about Nelson Mandela. The Internet, print and televised media have flooded us with responses to news of his transition from this life. A vital fact that I have yet to see highlighted is that you share DNA with Nelson Mandela. Yes, whomever you are wherever you […]
Getting through the holidays at the end of the calendar year can stretch us. The extra rich foods, the enticement of shopping and the encounters with family, can cause us to become tired. Not like you need more sleep tired; the like you need something significant to change in your life kind of tired. This year […]
The yoke pictured here is associated with the joining of two working animals that bear a heavy load. Humans frequently take on the role of beasts of burden. There is a way to carry a yoke that is easy. Envisioning humans being linked together in a device like this one may seem unthinkable however, when we can […]